Domestic help

New Zealanders pride themselves on their DIY – or Do It Yourself – mentality, so domestic help, especially live-in help, is not the norm in Auckland. However, as Auckland is the country’s largest and richest city, and is home to many foreigners, plenty of nannies and au pairs, housekeepers and babysitters, gardeners, handymen and more can be found. Agencies are listed in the yellow pages and at http://www.yellow.co.nz.